Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Prize in Literature And one of the great icons of the Latin American letters, died this Sunday at age 89.
The news was released by their children In social networks and has generated numerous reactions and messages of condolences throughout the world.
Vargas Llosa died in his house in Lima, “surrounded by her family and peace”, according to the family statementwhich also details that their remains will be incinerated and public acts will not be carried out, responding to the writer’s will.
“His departure will be sad to his relatives, to Friends and your readers around the world, but we hope they find comfort, like us, in the fact that he enjoyed a long, multiple and fruitful life, and leaves behind his work that will survive him, ”adds the note.
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Born on March 28, 1936 in Arequipa, to the south of Peru, Vargas Llosa was one of the main figures of the so -called Latin American boom and author of fundamental works such as The city and dogs, Conversation in the cathedral, The Green House, and The goat party.
His literary career covered more than six decades and although he distinguished himself mainly in the narrative – and in particular, in the novel – he also extended to genres such as essay, theater and journalism.
Other well -known books are The puppies, Pantaleón and the Visitors, THE WAR OF THE END OF THE WORLD, Lituma in the Andes and Celta’s dream.
Throughout his career he won several of the most important awards of the letters, including the Nobel Prize for Literature, the Cervantes, the Prince of Asturias, the Romulo Gallegos and the planet.
In addition, he received numerous distinctions and doctorates Honoris Causaand was a member of the Royal Spanish Academy and the French Academy, of which he was the first Spanish language author to enter.
With his death Latin America dismisses his latest Nobel Prize for Living Literature, a title that was awarded “for his cartography of the structures of power and his scathing images of the resistance of the individual, his rebellion and defeat,” according to the official opinion of the award.
In addition to his literary work, he ventured into politics, being a candidate for the presidency of Peru in 1990.
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